The 150th anniversary of the national press was celebrated at NSU
The 150th anniversary of the national press was celebrated at Nakhchivan State University on July 21. Journalists at the event with the participation of employees of various media organizations was awarded, and a presentation of newly purchased filming, broadcast, and printing equipment was held for the higher education institution. Head of Media and Public Relations Department Kifayat Mahmudova gave detailed information about the activities of the chair and presented new equipment. He said that in order to further improve the work at the "Media Center" in the 2024-2025 academic year the total cost of 223 thousand manats, together with 10 accessories. new equipment was purchased. presented rthe latest technologies such as digital TV transmitter, "Sony" brand camera, "Gimbal" stabilizer and motion camera are used. Also, two modern editing computers that meet modern requirements, two video cameras, a camera tripod, a shooting remote control that controls the work of television editing and broadcasting systems and allows easy access to the air, communication devices have a special place in the organization of quality filming and broadcasting work.
In the framework of the event, a presentation of the new printing equipment purchased for "NDU Publishing House" was also held. met with He emphasized that the newly purchased lamination devices, binders, coating equipment and UV digital image printer ensure high-quality preparation of educational materials and scientific, methodical, informative and presentational printed products. Especially with one of the latest innovations, UV digital image printer, high-quality and durable prints are made on various materials. With these technologies, both advertising and presentation products, as well as individual gifts, boards, tables and other applied works are performed. Mahammadali Mammadli noted that each of the new equipment worth 350,000 manats is the most modern equipment. #474747; background: white"> in the senate room the participation of journalists, University management staff and students continued . Rector Elbrus Isayev made a speech and emphasized that President Ilham Aliyev's Decree dated April 25, 2025 "On holding the 150th anniversary of the national press of Azerbaijan" is the next manifestation of the state's concern for the development of the independent press. The Rector congratulated all press workers and spoke about the rich historical heritage of the national press, which began with the publication of "Akinchi" newspaper on July 22, 150 years ago. Elbrus Isayev spoke about the role of the Media and Public Relations Chair of the University as a liaison between the higher education institution and the Mass Media . He noted that "University television" (NDU TV), "Nuhchikhan" radio and "Yeni fikir" newspaper operate in the "Media Center" within the chair. All three mass media play a special role in covering news about the university. The rector said that the material and technical base of the "Media Center" and "NDU Publishing House" has been significantly strengthened over the last ten years, which is aimed at increasing the quality of technical and creative work. 0cm">Sara Azimova, the editor-in-chief of the "Sharq gyaysi" newspaper, and Royal Mamiyev, the head of the "News Department" of the "Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Television and Radio Broadcasting" Closed Joint-Stock Company, spoke about the cooperation with the media institutions of NSU and thanked them for the attention shown.
The event continued with the awarding of representatives of media institutions, which were selected for their effective cooperation and successful activity with Nakhchivan State University. Employees who contributed to the operation of the University's "Media Center" and the publication of the "Yeni fikir" newspaper were also awarded. Also, the winners of the writing competition held among students on the topic "Press: a bridge of words from the past to the future" at the higher education institution, Ali Yariyev, a fourth-year student of the "Journalism" major, won the first place, Rafig Tahmazov, a third-year student, took the second place, Nazrin Ismayilova, a student of the second year, took the third place, and the other participants were awarded with various nominations.
A commemorative photo from the event was taken at the end
